2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 550about this part
- Share
- 63%of 870 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 550 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 63% of the 870 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 11 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on highway at 70mph. The car turned off and the traction control idiot light turned on. I managed to struggle to get it over to the side of the highway (I-294 in chicago is not easy!) and put the car in park. With the car in park, I was able to restart the car and continue on our trip. This is the 3rd time this has happened since november 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11315879, filed 2020-03, 138,500 miles“My 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan , I just purchased this van from car company in warsaw indiana! I took it back to car company twice to see what's wrong with it and these more or less told me they couldn't help! While driving down the road my van shuts off! I lose brakes,steering all power ! Put in neutral start it and keep going! Sometimes 2 or 3 times in a 5 mile radius.”
NHTSA complaint #11328085, filed 2020-06, 13,600 miles“I bought my 2010 van in 2017. March 1st 2019 my complete and brake control module has completely failed. My brake, ABS, esp bad and traction sensor lights remain on my dash board, and I have no emergency braking at all. I have no idea how a complete ABS braking system computer can just fail. The light came on while I was driving in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11184501, filed 2019-03, 109,778 miles“The key fob locks the car if lightly bumped. The danger is leaving the keys in the car and closing a door which triggers the lock. This could lock one out in freezing weather or lock a child in the van when parked and closing the drivers door then trying to open the rear door to get a child out. I spoke to my office employee and similar problems with Dodge key fobs happen to her and a friend.”
NHTSA complaint #11301751, filed 2020-01, 116,000 miles“Vehicle shuts off while in motion when I hit a bump. It happens at any speed. I have had to coast to the shoulder of the interstate in order to restart the vehicle. This very problem was recalled in vehicles manufactured through may 2010, but my vehicle is outside of the recall, as it was manufactured in september 2010. This is a very serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11025318, filed 2017-09, 292,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V234000May 7, 2014Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2010–2014, Chrysler Town And Country 2010–2014
- 11V139000Mar 1, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2010, Dodge Journey AWD 2010
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- 10229898Dec 13, 2014Service Bulletin 08-046-14 REV. A Superseded By Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) P25 Refer to service procedures outlined in CSN P25.
- 10221066Dec 13, 2014Service Bulletin 08-046-14 REV. A Superseded By Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) P25 Refer to service procedures outlined in CSN P25.
- 10062196Dec 13, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10229829May 16, 2014Power Window-Vent Switch - Interim CSN Repair
- 10139651Apr 23, 2014Flash: Dead Battery This Bulletin involves updating the Fold and Stow Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The…
- 10033545Feb 16, 2010Chrysler/dodge: etc light illuminated or diagnostic trouble code p2122 and/or p2127 set. This bulletin involves disconnecting the wire harness clip near the etc sensor. Some…
- 10033544Feb 8, 2010Dodge: etc light illuminated or diagnostic trouble code p2122 and/or p2127 set. Vehicles equipped with power adjusting pedals or power adjusting pedals with memory (sales code…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
144 complaintsEngine
137 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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